as in island
a ring-shaped land mass surrounded by water and made of coral
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On the atoll, Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star and Edge List honoree The Brando serves as a testament to the celebrity’s vision of building an eco-friendly resort that would not harm its surroundings.
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Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
As per a Reuters report, the Japanese test mining vessel Chikyu departed on Monday from the port city of Shizuoka for waters near Minamitori Island, a remote coral atoll about 1,900 kilometers southeast of Tokyo.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
The airport is expected to serve as a major boost for the atoll’s 1,000 residents, who currently rely on an infrequent, multi-day transport ship—also provided through Chinese assistance—to reach the nearest runway and access flights to other parts of the state and beyond.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
The last major test While the Marshall Islands hasn’t seen a nuclear test since 1958 – the current US test site is underground in Nevada – the last test in the Pacific was in 1996, by France, one of 193 tests Paris conducted at South Pacific atolls over 30 years.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
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Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
As per a Reuters report, the Japanese test mining vessel Chikyu departed on Monday from the port city of Shizuoka for waters near Minamitori Island, a remote coral atoll about 1,900 kilometers southeast of Tokyo.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
The airport is expected to serve as a major boost for the atoll’s 1,000 residents, who currently rely on an infrequent, multi-day transport ship—also provided through Chinese assistance—to reach the nearest runway and access flights to other parts of the state and beyond.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
The last major test While the Marshall Islands hasn’t seen a nuclear test since 1958 – the current US test site is underground in Nevada – the last test in the Pacific was in 1996, by France, one of 193 tests Paris conducted at South Pacific atolls over 30 years.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
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That same island is the inspiration behind Innisfree, one of the first K-beauty brands that helped introduce Korean skin care to a global audience.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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As protests continue across Cuba and political pressure builds in the United States, the situation remains fluid — with growing uncertainty over whether change on the island is imminent or still out of reach.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Cayo Falcones is a cay, or small island, off Cuba’s north coast, near Corralillo, a rural town in the Villa Clara province of Cuba.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Beyond its unique wildlife, the uninhabited cay offers white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and excellent snorkeling.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
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Toward Smarter Cell Therapies That is where the cyborg islets from Liu and Alvarez could make a difference.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Mar. 2026
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Each lodging also comes with its own powerboat, perfect for exploring nearby islets and hopping over to the marinas at nearby cays.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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Her sculptural hairstyle, done by Araxi Lindsey using Shea Moisture, was inspired by coral reef.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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Just offshore, Mafia Island Marine Park is home to vibrant coral reef systems and elaborate trenches ideal for diving.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Atoll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atoll. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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